Bishop David Oyedepo has highlighted the depth of the foundation supporting The Ark project, explaining that the structure requires a substantial foundation because of its enormous weight.
Speaking during a recent message, Bishop David Oyedepo stated that the project has a 27 metre deep foundation, which he compared to the height of approximately a nine storey building.
He explained that the extensive foundation was necessary to provide adequate support for the massive structure and safely carry its weight. The statement drew attention to the scale and engineering requirements involved in constructing the facility.
The remarks have generated interest among members of Living Faith Church Worldwide and observers of the project, particularly regarding the architectural and structural scale of The Ark.
The statement has also sparked conversations about large scale religious infrastructure and the engineering considerations involved in constructing massive buildings, from foundation design to structural load management.
For Bishop Oyedepo and the commission, the extensive foundation represents part of the preparation required to support a project of such magnitude and ensure the structure can safely withstand its enormous load.